What’s Happening In The North End / Waterfront: North End Waterfront Health has two events worth noting: On Friday, 9:30-10:15am, Dr. Gail LoPreste will host a Pediatric Doc Chat at the Nazzaro Center. See the details. On Saturday, 8:30am-11:45am, the NEW Health Center, 332 Hanover St., will offer free flu shots to those over 18 Read More…
Video: Musical performances and photos from the January 5, 2013 candlelight vigil in Boston’s North End to remember the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. Musical tributes featured student performers at the vigil from the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC), featuring Nina Finocchiaro, Kristina Riccio, Alise and Read More…
FRATTAROLI, Lucia (Verrocchi) 83, of East Boston, passed away on Thursday, January 10th, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Lucia is the inspiration and namesake of Lucia Ristorante in the North End and Winchester. Loving wife of Arturo Frattaroli. Cherished mother of Francesco and his late wife Maria Rita, Tonino and his wife Elaine, Filippo Read More…
NEAA/NEAD SKATE DATE MARK YOUR CALENDAR On Sunday January 27th from 2 to 5pm at the Steriti Skating Rink at 561 Commercial Street, the North End Athletic Association and North End Against Drugs will be holding a fundraiser during Free Public Skating. Thanks to the generosity of Fred White of the North End Skate Shop, Read More…
In response to the city’s Public Health Emergency regarding the flu, North End Waterfront Health is partnering with Mayor Menino and the Boston Public Health Commission to offer a free flu clinic on Saturday, January 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. During these times, the flu shot will be free for everyone over the Read More…
What’s Happening In The North End / Waterfront: On Thursday, the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) holds its January monthly meeting, 7:00 pm at the Nazzaro Community Center. The agenda includes presentations by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, Greenway Conservancy and artist Nathan Swain. In addition, zoning and licensing requests will be Read More…
North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council Email: info@newncboston.org Website: www.NEWNCBoston.org NEWNC AGENDA Monday January 14, 2013, 7:00PM Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St. 1. Welcome – NEWNC President 2. Call to order & Roll Call – NEWNC President 3. Meeting Protocol – NEWNC Vice President 4. Report from the Office of Neighborhood Services – Nicole Leo 5. Read More…
News from City Hall on the worsening flu epidemic in Boston: Mayor Menino Declares Public Health Emergency as Flu Epidemic Worsens Mayor Thomas M. Menino this morning declared a public health emergency in Boston as the latest reports show an increasingly severe flu season. Since October 1, the unofficial start of the flu season, Read More…
Prezza Restaurant, 24 Fleet St., reopens in the North End on Thursday, January 10, 2013 after a devastating kitchen duct fire last July. More information in the news release. Prezza (2.0) in the North End Chef & Owner Anthony Caturano reopens his doors After suffering a kitchen fire on July 15, Chef & Owner Anthony Read More…
All across our city this month, parents are choosing the schools where they would like to send their children to kindergarten. The Boston Public Schools are better than ever – but our school assignment process is 25 years old. Under the current system, we ask prospective families to visit as many as 30 schools – Read More…
When the paper went up over the windows recently, several folks asked about the future of Nick’s Varano’s Famous Deli at 66 Cross Street in the North End. Nick tells us that he is just making some changes to the interior and plans to re-open soon with a new name and menu. “The deli wasn’t Read More…
Born and raised in the North End, many residents will remember Chris Russo. He is moving up in Hollywood and was recently was promoted to 2nd 2nd Assistant Director on the Disney Show, Good Luck Charlie, that airs on the Disney Channel. Chris was active at the Nazzaro Center, went to St. John School through Read More…